Ajax wins friendly against Burnley

Ajax wins friendly against Burnley

According to Vi.

Background

Míchel, the Ajax coach, took the opportunity to rotate the squad during the friendly against Burnley. This shows his strategy of using different players in test matches to find the best lineup for the upcoming challenges. Incorporating players like Aaron Bouwman and Marcos Leonardo will be crucial to optimize team performance.

Why this is important

The win in the friendly against Burnley is an important step for Ajax Amsterdam to consolidate their form ahead of the upcoming competitive games. Coach Míchel was able to gain valuable insight into the players who were not used in the first leg against FK Vojvodina. This is particularly relevant as the team faces Vojvodina again next week, highlighting the need for wide squad rotation.

Key findings

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Ajax Amsterdam won a friendly against Burnley 2-1 at their own stadium on Sunday. Coach Míchel took the opportunity to make a lot of changes to the squad. The second leg against FK Vojvodina is scheduled for Thursday, also a test match. The match against Burnley was not ideal for Míchel as it came between two games against Vojvodina. In the first leg last Thursday in Serbia, a large part of the team that was on the pitch did not play. “This is not the ideal situation,” Míchel told Ziggo Sport before the game. In the game against Burnley, Míchel mainly let players play who didn't play in the first leg against Vojvodina. The only exception was Aaron Bouwman, who played in both games. Marcos Leonardo, Ajax's newest signing, was also in the starting line-up. However, it was not yet possible for the Brazilian to distinguish himself. The first goal took until the 35th minute. Bouwman, the 18-year-old defender, capitalized on a pass from Maher Carrizo and scored from close range in his second attempt. In the second half the game suddenly became more exciting. After just over an hour of play, Burnley equalized out of the blue. Apparently the referee wanted to call for a foul in the Burnley penalty area, but the ball quickly went to the other side of the field and Jaydon Banel, the former Ajax player, slotted in to make it 1-1. However, the goal came under questionable circumstances as Banel may have been offside. Ajax didn't let the equalizer unsettle them and quickly took control of the game again. Abdellah Ouazane, who also had a good game, made it 2-1 for Ajax after a nice interaction with Don-Angelo Konadu. For Ouazane, the goal also marked the end of his mission, as he was replaced by Kian Fitz-Jim a short time later. Nothing changed in the 2-1 win for Ajax and no further goals were scored in this game. On Thursday Vojvodina comes to the Johan Cruijff Arena for the second leg. If Ajax do not give up the 5-0 lead they fought for in the first leg, an Irish team will be waiting for Ajax in the third round of qualifying for the UEFA Conference League, namely Shelbourne.

What happens next

Ajax will now prepare for the second leg against FK Vojvodina, where Míchel is expected to field a mix of experienced and lesser-used players. New signing Marcos Leonardo's performance will continue to be monitored as he needs to integrate into the team. The test matches offer Ajax the opportunity to further refine their tactics and team dynamics before the start of the season.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the friendly between Ajax and Burnley?

Ajax won the friendly against Burnley 2-1.

Who confirmed the friendly match between Ajax and Burnley?

Coach Míchel confirmed the line-up and the course of the game.

Why did the friendly against Burnley take place now?

The friendly match against Burnley took place in order to change the squad before the second leg against FK Vojvodina.

What changes were there in the Ajax squad during the game?

Míchel mainly allowed players to play who were not used in the first leg against Vojvodina.

What was the situation surrounding the Burnley goal?

Burnley's goal came under questionable circumstances as it may have been Jaydon Banel was in an offside position.

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